Sapphire Energy is a venture capital backed company developing next generation biofuels based on recent advances in metabolic engineering. The company’s focus is the commercialization of high performance, low cost, and low carbon footprint biofuels that are direct replacements for conventional gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.

We are seeking a Wet Process Technician to join our Facilities staff in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Requirements:

• Degree required with a minimum of 2 years experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Technical hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals and engineering sketches

• Ability to follow all safety measures when handling chemicals and hazardous waste with regard to use, mixing and disposing chemicals.

• Ability to handle multiple complex tasks.

The Wet Process Technician reports to the Process Engineer.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support process and equipment used in all Las Cruces facilities.

• Perform maintenance, appropriate repairs and to determine the source of problems in non functioning equipment.

• Keep accurate up to date records regarding current production projects.

• Other tasks/duties as assigned.

Sapphire offers very competitive compensation packages including bonuses and equity, as well as full benefit packages which include health, dental, vision insurance, 401k, and paid time off. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to human.resources@sapphireenergy.com and reference “Wet Process Technician” in the subject line.